Ducati Desmo450 MX vs Triumph Tiger 1200

Last Updated: October 15, 2026

Ducati Desmo450 MX price starts at Rs. 17.24 Lakh, which is Rs. 2.15 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Triumph Tiger 1200, priced at Rs. 19.39 Lakh. On the performance front, the Desmo450 MX uses a 449.6cc engine producing 63.49 PS @ 9400 rpm and the Tiger 1200 a 1160cc engine producing 150 PS @ 9000 rpm. If you're deciding between the Desmo450 MX and Tiger 1200, the Desmo450 MX is the better pick for affordability, while the Tiger 1200 stands out for performance.

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Desmo450 MX vs Tiger 1200 Comparison Summary

Specification Ducati Desmo450 MXTriumph Tiger 1200
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 17.24 LakhRs. 19.39 Lakh
Mileage Not Available18.8 kmpl
Engine 449.6 cc1160 cc
Max power 63.49 PS @ 9400 rpm150 PS @ 9000 rpm
Kerb weight Not Available246 Kg

Desmo450 MX vs Tiger 1200 Key Highlights

Basic Info Ducati Desmo450 MX STDTriumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro
Rating
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Brand Name Ducati Triumph
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 17.24 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 19.39 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Single Cylinder, Desmodromic Timing System 4 valves DOHC, Hydraulic Tensioner, Semi Dry Sump, Liquid Cooled Liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder
Max Power 63.49 PS @ 9400 rpm 150 PS @ 9000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Ducati Desmo450 MX Colors
Triumph Tiger 1200 Colors
Wheel Size Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-482.6 mm Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Spoke Alloy
ABS Not Available Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Not Available Digital
EMI
Rs. 47,192 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 53,089 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 42,956 Desmo450 MX Insurance Rs. 46,095 Tiger 1200 Insurance
Brochure N/A N/A

Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Claimed Top Speed
Not Available
220 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Engine Type
Single Cylinder, Desmodromic Timing System 4 valves DOHC, Hydraulic Tensioner, Semi Dry Sump, Liquid Cooled
Liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder
Engine Displacement
449.6 cc
1160 cc
Gear Box
5 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
63.49 PS @ 9400 rpm
150 PS @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque
53.5 Nm @ 7500 rpm
130 Nm @ 7000 rpm
Bore
96 mm
90 mm
Stroke
62.1 mm
60.7 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
3
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Shaft Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
13.5:1
13.2:1

Front Brake
Disc
Double Disc
Rear Brake
Drum
Disc
Front Caliper
2 Piston
Not Available

Mileage (Overall)
Not Available
18.8 kmpl
Fuel Gauge
Not Available
Digital

Suspension-Front
Showa Upside Down Front Fork Ø 49 mm Fully Adjustable. Outer Tube With Kashima Coating. Wheel Travel - 310 mm
Showa 49mm, semi-active damping USD forks. Wheel Travel 200 mm
Suspension-Rear
Showa Mono Shock, Fully Adjustable, Wheel Travel - 301 mm
Wheel Travel 200 mm Showa semi-active damping monoshock with automatic electronic preload adjustment and New Active Preload Reduction feature. Depending on the combined weight of rider, pillion and lu

Tyre Size
Front :-80/100-21 Rear :-110/90-19
Front :-120/70-19,Rear :-150/70-18
Wheel Size
Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-482.6 mm
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Tyre Type
Tube
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Spoke
Alloy

Dry Weight
104.8 kg
Not Available
Seat height
970 mm
850 mm
Wheelbase
1494 mm
1560 mm
Height
Not Available
1436 mm
Width
Not Available
849 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
7.2 L
20 L
Kerb Weight
Not Available
246 Kg
Tail Light
Not Available
LED
Front Brake Size
260 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
240 mm
282 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Not Available
Yes
Headlight
Not Available
LED

Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Frame Type
Aluminium Welded With Cast, Forged and Extruded Parts
Tubular steel frame, with forged aluminium outriggers. Fabricated, bolt-on aluminium rear subframe
Digital Display Type
Not Available
TFT
Trip Meter
Not Available
Digital
Pillion Seat
Not Available
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Not Available
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Not Available
Yes
Riding Modes
Yes
Rain,Road,Off-Road,Configurable Rider,Sports
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
Not Available
2
Hill Hold
Not Available
Yes
Rear Footpegs
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Ducati Fall Detection
Not Available
Windscreen
Not Available
Yes
Gear Position Indicator
Not Available
Yes
ABS Type
Not Available
Dual Channel
ABS
Not Available
Dual Channel
Body Type
Dirt Bikes, Off Road Bikes
Adventure Tourer Bikes, Off Road Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Not Available
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
WiFi
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Not Available
Yes
Speedometer
Not Available
Digital
Mobile Application
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Not Available
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Clock
Not Available
Yes
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Not Available
Digital
Quick Shifter
Yes
Yes

Vehicle Warranty
Not Available
3 Years
Standard Warranty (Years)
Not Available
3
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Ducati Desmo450 MX Vs Triumph Tiger 1200 FAQs

Which bike is cheaper Ducati Desmo450 MX vs Triumph Tiger 1200?
The Ducati Desmo450 MX is cheaper than Triumph Tiger 1200 by ₹2.15 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Ducati Desmo450 MX vs Triumph Tiger 1200?
For the STD version, 449.6 cc Petrol engine of Desmo450 MX produces 63.49 PS @ 9400 rpm of power and 53.5 Nm @ 7500 rpm of torque. Whereas for the GT Pro version, 1160 cc Petrol engine of Tiger 1200 produces 150 PS @ 9000 rpm of power and 130 Nm @ 7000 rpm of torque

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